Recently many Verizon customers got a text message that stated they were from Tonawanda Community Federal Credit Union. The text proceeded to say that their VISA Cards had been deactivated and in order to reactivate them they had to call the phone number listed. Upon calling this number they were asked to input their VISA Card number, their pin number, and social security number.

This was not a breach in the credit unions system, it was a breach in Verizon as most of the numbers texted were not members of the credit union. Verizon was informed of this breach.

The credit union would never send out a text message, nor would they call you to ask for this type of information. You should never give this information to anyone. You will never be asked for your pin number in any circumstance other than while making a transaction where it is keyed in. If this ever happens to you please inform the credit union.

Thank You

Membership

National Credit Union Administration Region 1
Amendment of Charter /Bylaws

Tonawanda Community Federal Credit Union, Charter 22464, Buffalo, NY
Whereas, formal request has been submitted by the officials of this Federal credit union that the following amendment of its charter/bylaws be approved:
Section 5 of the charter shall be amended as follows:
The field of membership shall be limited to those having the following common bonds:

Persons who live, work, worship, or attend school in, and businesses or other legal entities located in the Town of Tonawanda, City of Tonawanda or Village of Kenmore and also employees of this credit union, volunteers in the community, members of their immediate family or household, and organizations of such persons.

Please come into the location of the credit union to apply for membership.